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1.5 Warnings in the documentation
1.5 Warnings in the documentation
The warnings in the documentation have the following structure:
Safety sign (display the danger of injury)
Signal word (DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, IMPORTANT)
Text comprises of:
– Type and source of danger
– Possible outcomes
– Measures for protection against danger and prohibitions
Example:
DANGER
Life-threatening high voltage!
Electrical shock may cause death or serious injuries.
➜ Set machine main switch to "0".
➜ Secure the machine against being switched on again.
Signal word Explanation
Imminent danger of death or serious injuries
(irreversible).
Death of serious injury (irreversible) possible.
Slight injury (reversible) possible.
Damage to property possible.
Explanation to the signal words